Noah Hawley Shares New Look at FX ‘X-Men’ Series ‘Legion’

The first look at FX’s Noah HawleyX-Men series Legion didn’t offer much to see, nor willComic-Con 2016 without an official panel for the series, but another snippet surely helps. Take a new look at Dan Stevens’ David Haller in a fresh photo from FX’s 2017 Legion.

Hawley himself shared a brief look at new footage from a sound mix section, showing what looks to be David Haller in an outfit reminiscent of asylum-wear. David’s fashion sense was definitely more colorful in the last look, but it seems unlikely we’re looking very far beyond the pilot episode.

For those unaware, 2017's Legion follows the story of David Haller, a young mutant struggling with schizophrenia and psychiatric incarceration, who soon learns from a fellow patient that his voices and visions may in fact be real. Created for the New Mutants in 1985, the character is also noted as the son of Professor Charles Xavier and Gabrielle Haller.

Downton Abbey alum Dan Stevens will play David as a haunted man, trying to find his way back to sanity, but tired and about to give up until he meets the girl of his dreams. Aubrey Plaza, meanwhile, will play David’s alcoholic, drug-abusing friend Lenny, who “knows that any day now her life is going to turn around — which gives Lenny the likeable energy of the impossible optimist despite her rough demeanor.”

Fargo alum Jean Smart will play Melanie, “a nurturing, demanding therapist with a sharp mind and unconventional methods,” joining fellow Hawley favorite Rachel Keller as “Syd,” described as “Self-sufficient and street smart.” Syd uses her sharp and prickly demeanor to protect her soft core, because even though it makes her a sucker and puts her at risk, she still believes in happily ever after. Other cast members include Jeremie Harris, Amber Midthunder, Katie Aselton and Bill Irwin.